I think the introduction of the Z/28 for the 2014 model year makes things interesting for the 2016 Gen6. The Z/28 will definitely be back, but I don't see the ZL1 being available, at least not in the early years of Gen6.

Logic would say the SS would get the 427 and the Z/28 would get the LT1. The Z/28 would no longer be a stripped down car, have track goodies and be a good drivable week-end car. Also, I don't see the 1LE option clouding up the line-up.

I think the introduction of the Z/28 for the 2014 model year makes things interesting for the 2016 Gen6. The Z/28 will definitely be back, but I don't see the ZL1 being available, at least not in the early years of Gen6.

Logic would say the SS would get the 427 and the Z/28 would get the LT1. The Z/28 would no longer be a stripped down car, have track goodies and be a good drivable week-end car. Also, I don't see the 1LE option clouding up the line-up.

With the Corvette and the trucks going to the gen5 LT series engines, I would assume that the 6th generation Camaro will be on the gen5 LT series engines exclusively as well. The only engines I've seen mentioned thus far are the LT1 and then there were rumors on AutoBlog and GMI about a supercharged direct injected v8 engine. I can see how the LT1 is the replacement to the LS3, the supercharged direct injected engine being a replacement to the LS9, but I'm unsure of what would be the gen5 series equivalent of the 427 LS7.

That said - personally, I'd like to see the ZL1 continue because it's such a great "bang for buck" high performance vehicle. It'd be nice if it was able to blow the doors off the GT500 in every single aspect, though.

If they continued a Z/28 or Z28, I'd rather it be the Z/28 and continue the same path they're on -- stripper car meant for track performance and weekend cruiser, not meant as a daily driver... that's what the heritage of the Z/28 is all about. I'd like to see the SS 1LE continue for the daily driver track car, too...

At the end of the day, as long as we have a proven answer to every model that Ford offers on the Mustang, I'd be happy.

There's no reason to believe a Z/28 would be available at the onset, especially with the end of the LS-series V8. The most likely scenario is that the SS carries the LT1. The LT would carry the corporate V6 with the LS possibly powered by a turbo-4. Above that will depend on LT-series development.

turbo 4 LS
LFX LT
LT1 (slightly down in power from vette) Z28 (no slash version)
LF3 (significant bump in power from underrated cadillac version) SS
LT"X" (unknown high displacement DI V8 engine) return to ZL-1 heritage ( notice the added dash)
LT"X" (FI V8?????? See new CAFE standards) there will be a FI v8 and the EPA will determine if the camaro will get one or not if GM can't get this out of the gas guzzler zone)

Random thoughts here. your stupid or not gonna happen comments not desired unless you got some info that would PROVE otherwise. your thoughts on other lineup variations or changes to mine are welcomed.

turbo 4 LS
LFX LT
LT1 (slightly down in power from vette) Z28 (no slash version)
LF3 (significant bump in power from underrated cadillac version) SS
LT"X" (unknown high displacement DI V8 engine) return to ZL-1 heritage ( notice the added dash)
LT"X" (FI V8?????? See new CAFE standards) there will be a FI v8 and the EPA will determine if the camaro will get one or not if GM can't get this out of the gas guzzler zone)

Random thoughts here. your stupid or not gonna happen comments not desired unless you got some info that would PROVE otherwise. your thoughts on other lineup variations or changes to mine are welcomed.

Personally, I see it more like this:

LTG (turbo 4) for the LS
LFX for the LT
LT1 (98-99% of C7 output) for the SS
HO LT1 (8-10% above C7 output) for the Z/28 (keeping the slash)
LT4 (supercharged) for the ZL1

This is based on what we know to be true right now, as far as Gen V displacements and announced plans. Also, I really think the LF3 is going to stay a Cadillac exclusive engine (at least for the duration of the 6th gen Camaro and 3rd gen CTS).

turbo 4 LS
LFX LT
LT1 (slightly down in power from vette) Z28 (no slash version)
LF3 (significant bump in power from underrated cadillac version) SS
LT"X" (unknown high displacement DI V8 engine) return to ZL-1 heritage ( notice the added dash)
LT"X" (FI V8?????? See new CAFE standards) there will be a FI v8 and the EPA will determine if the camaro will get one or not if GM can't get this out of the gas guzzler zone)

Random thoughts here. your stupid or not gonna happen comments not desired unless you got some info that would PROVE otherwise. your thoughts on other lineup variations or changes to mine are welcomed.

I don't see the ZL1 going to an N/A engine. The ZL-1 heritage is the aluminum 427. It went in a COPO Camaro but modern COPOs aren't street legal. The ZL1 should stay F/I and the Z/28 should get the same or similar engine going in the C7 Z06.